A fire risk assessment identifies fire hazards and evaluates risk levels within a premises. It scrutinises existing fire prevention measures and identifies those areas that need improvement.
This fire risk assessment course is suitable for individuals looking to develop the competency to conduct fire risk assessments or assist with fire safety duties. Trainees learn how to spot fire hazards and select relevant control measures to reduce risk levels.
There were 15,368 reported fires in non-domestic premises within England alone, over the five-year period ending in 2019/20. These fires damaged property, disrupted operations, injured workers and caused fatalities.
As part of the measures to reduce fire risk, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes fire risk assessments a requirement for all workplaces. These assessments must be conducted regularly and performed by individuals with sufficient knowledge, skills and training.
Fire Risk Assessment Training helps prepare your staff to take on fire risk assessment duties and support fire safety in your workplace.The course explains how to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate fire safety measures and support improvements in fire safety protocols.
As an employer, you are responsible for fire safety within your workplace. Your duties include:
- Conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments to identify potential hazards
- Implementing necessary preventive measures
- Developing effective fire evacuation plans
- Training employees to respond to fire incidents safely
- Maintaining fire-fighting equipment and systems in safe working order
- Reviewing and improving fire safety measures regularly
You can delegate these duties to other competent individuals as long as they have the right combination of skills, knowledge, experience and training to do the job safely.